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This retelling presents an Ojibwe Indian tale centered on a mother bear and her cubs striving to evade a forest fire. As the flames threaten their forest home, the family must flee, ultimately crossing the waters of Lake Michigan for safety. The narrative preserves the traditional elements of Ojibwe folklore while illustrating survival, family bonds, and the natural world.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Kathy-jo Wargin
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